Will you get into Northwestern University?
This tool calculates your chances at getting accepted into Northwestern University.
To appropriately analyze your chances, the calculator compares your GPA and test scores against the GPAs and test scores for Northwestern University’s admitted applicants. This is based on the most recent data available and was reported by the school in 2024.
Northwestern University Admission Standards
The table below summarizes what you need to get into Northwestern University.
For a more detailed breakdown of Northwestern University admissions requirements read here.
| School Average | |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1480.0 |
| Average ACT | 32.5 |
| Average GPA | 4.09 |
Is your high school GPA good enough for Northwestern University?
The average high school GPA for admitted students at Northwestern University is 4.09 on a 4.0 scale.
(You can calculate your high school a GPA here.)
This is a very competitive GPA, and Northwestern University is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.
Common SAT Questions and Comparisons
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 1400 SAT score?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 44% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 1200 SAT score?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 26% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 1100 SAT score?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 15% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 3.9 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 43% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 3.5 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 28% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 3.2 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 17% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 3.0 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an <10% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University
Will I get into Northwestern University with a 2.5 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an <10% chance of getting accepted at Northwestern University